BTEC Nationals Children's Play, Learning and Development (2016)
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Extended Certificate
Teaching from: September 2016
External assessment from: 2017
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2020 to 2026 results)
Last registration: 31 July 2025
Provides an introduction to to Children's Play, Learning and Development. Supports progression to higher education.
The Extended Certificate size is available in England and Northern Ireland.
A Guide to External Assessment: this guide brings together details of support materials and key information for the sector to help prepare your learners for external assessment.
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Guide
Foundation Diploma
Teaching from: September 2016
External assessment from: 2017
Performance tables (England): Tech Level (2020 to 2025 results)
Last registration: 31 July 2025
Provides a comprehensive introduction to childcare. Supports progression to Early Years Educator qualifications, higher education, or an Apprenticeship.
The Foundation Diploma size is only available in England.
A Guide to External Assessment: this guide brings together details of support materials and key information for the sector to help prepare your learners for external assessment.
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Guide
Diploma
Teaching from: September 2016
External assessment from: 2017
Performance tables (England): Tech Level (2020 to 2024 results)
Last registration: 31 August 2024
Appropriate for those with an interest in directly progressing to a career as an Early Years Educator or to higher education. Supports progression to employment as an Early Years Educator (EYE) and higher education.
The Diploma size is only available in England.
A Guide to External Assessment: this guide brings together details of support materials and key information for the sector to help prepare your learners for external assessment.
Specification
Guide
Extended Diploma
Teaching from: September 2016
External assessment from: 2017
Performance tables (England): Tech Level (2020 to 2024 results)
Last registration: 31 August 2024
Appropriate for those with an interest in directly progressing to a career as an Early Years Educator or to higher education. Supports progression to employment as an Early Years Educator (EYE) and higher education.
The Extended Diploma size is only available in England.
A Guide to External Assessment: this guide brings together details of support materials and key information for the sector to help prepare your learners for external assessment.
Specification
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